Independent Spirit Awards

The nomination lists are quite different from the Oscars, but there's a lot of the same winners (including Christopher Plummer and The Artist in multiple categories) - is it like this every year???

Best Film: The Artist
Best Director: Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist


Best First Feature: Margin Call


Best Female Lead: Michelle Williams
Best Male Lead Award: Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Best Supporting Female Award: Shailene Woodley, The Descendants
Best Supporting Male Award: Christopher Plummer, Beginners


Best Screenplay: The Descendants
Best First Screenplay: Will Reiser, 50/50


Best Cinematography : The Artist
Best Documentary: The Interruptors
Best International Film: A Separation